Senior Tax Analyst
About us:
Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston-market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent precisely matched to each client’s needs.
Senior Tax Analyst
Position Summary
An established and growing Boston Based organization is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join its Global Tax team. This hybrid Boston-area opportunity offers broad exposure to U.S. tax compliance, tax planning, business licensing, property tax, tax controversy matters, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects. Reporting directly to the Director of Tax, the Senior Tax Associate will play an important role in supporting the organization's tax compliance and strategic tax initiatives while partnering with leaders across the business.
About the Team
The Global Tax team is responsible for managing federal, state, and international tax compliance, supporting tax provision activities, conducting technical tax research, and ensuring adherence to evolving tax regulations. The team partners closely with key business stakeholders to drive operational efficiency, manage risk, and support the organization's growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Tax leadership to identify tax implications of business initiatives, research projects, and planning opportunities designed to minimize tax exposure.
- Maintain tax calendars, reconcile tax accounts, and monitor filing obligations to ensure timely compliance.
- Support federal and state tax examinations, audits, and controversy matters by responding to notices, correspondence, and information requests.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and tax governance requirements.
- Assist with projects involving R&D credits, Meals & Entertainment, sales and use tax sourcing, parking and transportation, transfer pricing, and other specialized tax matters.
- Conduct tax research and technical analysis to support compliance, planning, and business initiatives.
- Leverage technology and AI-enabled tools while applying sound professional judgment to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to tax policies and SOX requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiency across tax operations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collaborate across departments on tax process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Draft and prepare responses to inquiries from federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
- Coordinate data gathering and documentation for statutory audits and other compliance reviews.
- Support continuous improvement efforts through training and professional development activities.
- Monitor developments in tax laws and regulations and assess potential organizational impacts.
- Assist in the enhancement and documentation of tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Contribute to special projects and strategic tax initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-4+ years of tax and/or accounting experience gained within public accounting, a corporate tax department, or a combination of both.
- Experience with federal and state tax compliance requirements preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Compensation
$90-$110,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
Why This Opportunity?
- Broad exposure to compliance, planning, research, and tax controversy work.
- Direct visibility to senior tax leadership.
- Opportunity to contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.
- Hybrid work environment in the Greater Boston area.
- Strong platform for continued professional growth and career advancement.